I make custom tackle boxes and you can see the variety of woods, stains and designs below. They are made by hand and require many long hours to complete. It usually takes at least a week for the multi-coat spar varnish finish alone. They are tough with all of the boxes you see below veterans of years of long range fishing experience. Contact me to discuss having one built for you. mlmayo2@verizon.net
Series 3700 = Roughly $1000 with stainless steel tube rocket launchers
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El primero
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Series 3600 = Roughly $950
with stainless steel tube or matching wood rocket launchers
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Here are five of my boxes on the tackle rack of the Royal Star.
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As you can see there has been an attempt to add variety to the boxes so each is a bit unique. The most common wood species is African Magogany and it makes for a beautiful and very strong tackle box that is FUNCTIONAL on the water.
Nice work.
Rgds
Mark
Those are some super nice boxes. Works of art!
Bob
Really impressive! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, beautiful... Very nice work Mark. Wow
Wow, those are beautiful. I'd almost be afraid to take them out on deck.
Extraordinary craftsmanship! Question: What are the small greyish cylinders mounted on some of the sides? :)
~A~
beautiful workmanship. thanks for posting these!!!!!!
Quote from: Aiala on November 24, 2014, 08:46:57 PM
Extraordinary craftsmanship! Question: What are the small greyish cylinders mounted on some of the sides? :)
~A~
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The small gray cylinders are line pullers that prevent line cuts when tightening down on a knot. I hate line cuts and the possible infection of them on sports boats. I tie the knot and pull it tight with the puller. I can get the knot much tighter than by hand alone. They are golden when spectra is involved. I managed zero line cuts on my last 10 day trip on the Vagbond!
Quote from: Tightlines666 on November 24, 2014, 07:59:03 PM
Wow, those are beautiful. I'd almost be afraid to take them out on deck.
They easily survive and are designed to last forever. The first versions are almost ten yeare old and appear new.
You do some beautiful work Mmayo. Thanks for showing those to us.
Sal
WOW, they are beautiful, Mark. Are the two eye bolts on the front of the boxes used to tighten a knot when tying on a hook?
Lovely work - Reel works of art ;)
Quote from: doradoben on November 24, 2014, 09:51:24 PM
WOW, they are beautiful, Mark. Are the two eye bolts on the front of the boxes used to tighten a knot when tying on a hook?
Yes, I use them tyng each hook and pulling well past what the fish should pull. I find lots of others folks like them too. Great way to meet people.
Is the 8th one down made from Koa wood? I just love the craftsmanship.
Beautiful work and great exhibition of pride in your work.
Quote from: Bryan Young on November 25, 2014, 06:15:08 PM
Is the 8th one down made from Koa wood? I just love the craftsmanship.
The wood is Guanacaste wood from Costa Rica. It is their national wood. That one is my box.
see, mark! i told you people would like these!
New "Ammo Box-sized" tackle box. A fisherman from Tennessee asked me to build him a tackle box that was much smaller. It was fun to try something different. Here are photos depicting the stages in its assembly.
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Here it is with only 2 of 6 coats of finish
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A size comparison with its big brother.
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That is fantastic. I just brought home a few metal boxes, maybe I'll build a box for them.
Ron
Nice job mmayo!... Dowels or biscuits?
On the big boxes, I use several size 0 biscuits. The little one easily holds 21 pounds with just TiteBond III.
Very beautiful Mark. Love mahogany wood.
Fantastic job, well done
Forgot about glue. I've got a gallon or more of Titebond but no waterproof stuff. I'll have to fix that. I've got some koa accent strips ripped up that would look awesome in one of those.
Ron
The type III is very tough, so tough the wood will break before the joint- I've tried it a few times. I gave up on gorilla glue because I did not like black hands. Water cleanup with TiteBond III is money.
Post your result.
Beautiful craftsmanship, thanks for sharing and good luck with the sales!
Sixth coat done.
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Mark,
You're certainly a talented craftsmen... those boxes are art, but can't imagine using one on a boat, they're just too pretty!
Looks like you use all quality hardware as well.
Beautiful,
Dom
Yes, you do some beautiful work Mark.
Dom, I wouldn't be too concerned, that box has a nice shield for protection.
Yeah, you're right, Sal... 6 coats! 8)
Dom
Very nice work 8)
Just wondering, how do you carry them? The camo size one has a handle on top but not the others
Thanks, Marc..
Quote from: broadway on March 17, 2015, 06:59:21 PM
Mark,
You're certainly a talented craftsmen... those boxes are art, but can't imagine using one on a boat, they're just too pretty!
Looks like you use all quality hardware as well.
Beautiful,
Dom
Quote from: Alto Mare on March 17, 2015, 08:02:23 PM
Yes, you do some beautiful work Mark.
Dom, I wouldn't be too concerned, that box has a nice shield for protection.
I agree with both of youze guys. Beautiful stuff. I bet waterproof but I would keep them out of the sun. Dominick
Quote from: Marcq on March 19, 2015, 02:20:25 AM
Very nice work 8)
Just wondering, how do you carry them? The camo size one has a handle on top but not the others
Thanks, Marc..
The larger boxes have two handles on the sides. It supports the weight better than one on top. Think ice chest.
They survive the sun and salt very well. This box is box 2/18; it is close to ten years old. I use System Three gloss spar varnish which contains great levels of UV protection. Since he is a friend I lightly sanded it this year with 400 grit sandpaper and reapplied two coats. He had just left the hospital after a valve replacement and double bypass, yikes. It seemed like a nice get well gift.
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What are the dimensions of the boxes, and how much is the empty weight. Also I see there are spots for four rods, what do you have to keep them secure when the rods are in place, lets say in the back of a PU truck.
Quote from: Reel 224 on March 19, 2015, 08:42:13 PM
What are the dimensions of the boxes, and how much is the empty weight. Also I see there are spots for four rods, what do you have to keep them secure when the rods are in place, lets say in the back of a PU truck.
The rods are not really meant to "travel" in the rod tubes, the live there on the boat only. Ten inches of the rod butt is inserted into the tubes. The butt hits a piece of dowel in the bottom of the tube with a soft top to cushion the rod butt. I carefull tie down the box to prevent it from tipping in rough seas. Notice the adjustable bungees holding down these boxes.
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Custom Long Range Fishing Tackle Boxes
Handcrafted from a solid piece of African mahogany
(other fine hardwoods by request and will probably add to the price)
Stainless steel hardware - screws, bolts, eyes, hinges
Marine grade Perco hasps and latches
Hand - rubbed System III spar varnish finish (4 -6 coats)
Space for 4 - 3700 or 3600 size premium tackle trays (4 included)
Upper and lower storage space for pliers, cameras & odd shaped items
Anti - skid black liner covers top, lower storage areas and inside door
4 - stainless steel rocket launchers for rods/reels on series 7;
3 -stainless steel rocket launchers for rods/reels on series 6
Integrated side handles
2 - hook eyes - used to tie hooks tightly
2 - line pullers & holders - (these protect your hands from line cuts)
Series 7- H 17.5" x W 22" x D 11" Series 6- H 16" x W 12.6" x D 9"
new Series 7 Weighs about 18-20 pounds - Series 6 Weighs around 12 pounds
new Series 7 = $850 - Series 6 = $800
That is some superb work, and thank you for all the specifications. Ill be honest in telling you that they are a little out of my price range...but every bit the value with all of the workmanship and material that goes into them. Anyone could be more then proud to own one, I wish I were one myself.
A new one for Jon Maita from New Jersey.
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I am in awe of your craftsmanship. One thing I don't do at all is work with wood.
I once bought 30' feet of trim to install on a fireplace mantle project, that required 9' feet. I couldn't get the angles right,....over and over. And it had to be perfect before I could stop.
Your finishes look nicer than the finish Martin guitar craftsman put on my Martin mahogany guitar, but of course they don't want a thick finish for sonic purposes.
I'm still confused on the small dowel on the side? Line puller you referred to?
And the hardware on one of the boxes looks like the latch on one of my Boston Whaler compartments. You don't scrimp obviously.
Again, just beautiful.
The small dowel holds a line puller shown below. These homemade devices have allowed me to fish a ten day trip without zero line line cuts!
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I make them by using heat shrink tubing around PVC pipe. Be sure to never wind line on top of other line to prevent damaging your line. Note indentations that would have been line cuts in my fingers. They win against spectra and allow very tight knots.
This one was built for Rudy Scott. It has amazing color and grain structure.
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Mark, I could see you put a lot of heart into your work, beautiful job...as always.
Sal
Quote from: Alto Mare on July 24, 2015, 02:04:19 AM
Mark, I could see you put a lot of heart into your work, beautiful job...as always.
Sal
Yep and a lot of heartwood. Dominick
I may have to get one of these but it won't go in my boat, it's staying on my table.
i also really like working with wood - and no better way to channel that creativity than to combine it with fishing! sweet boxes
Quote from: fishgrain on October 30, 2015, 12:08:10 AM
i also really like working with wood - and no better way to channel that creativity than to combine it with fishing! sweet boxes
Love your profile pic!
Beautiful fish & water!
Are you by any chance the "Fishgrain" from ebay?... just curious.
Whether you are or aren't, welcome aboard!
Dom
I think he is the one and only. Mr. Fishgrain. I got some nice parts from him. ;)
On eBay I am mmayo, not fishgrain
Not you Mark... We know who you are already👍
Look up about 5 postings... We have a new member, Fishgrain.
Dom
Yes, that is me. FishGrain here and on eBay also.
love the natural beauty and perfect imbalance of wood grain, and building things fancy and rough with it, so combined it with my other favorite thing to get the name.
the profile pic is my favorite fishing memory, caught NOV 2009 and have not had the chance to fish for them again since.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 30, 2015, 05:31:00 AM
I think he is the one and only. Mr. Fishgrain. I got some nice parts from him. ;)
Me, too. Great prices and service! :)
~
A~
A new hard rock maple box takes shape...
Newly purchased wood
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A closer look at some figure in the wood
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The wood has been cut into component pieces and rests after planing to the correct thickness
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After work to create the tray shelves it rests again
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The case is formed
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The completed case with the dado grooves filled
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It takes a few clamps to attach the back (nice feet)
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With the top and bottom fronts it looks like a tackle box
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This is a non-standard 3 tray custom box with some sample trays
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Mortising the hinges is stressful, but looks good
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The door is fitted and the hinges have screws installed. A first sanding was completed and the box is shaping up before routing rounded profiles on the edges.
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Routing to start to form a rounded profile
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Two very scarey steps were completed before this photo: cutting the top and routing a mortise for the hinge.
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Thinking about attaching the rocket launcher supports
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First the stainless steel tubes need some love. The two outside tubes are factory finish and the center one has been treated.
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Two treated
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The ends need to be hand friendly too
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This is what is used to smooth the tubes
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Hand sanding is a must on the tube supports and the handles
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Here are the attached rocket launchers; it is complicated and tedious, but the results look nice.
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Handles next...
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I added some spacers to guide the 3600 trays
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This box received some support pieces to reduce tipping when rods and reels are in the rocket launchers and it gets rough
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Very new 316 stainless hasps courtesy of the new owner. Great idea!
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Now for several days of sanding...
That is an inovative way to place the boxes! Hope you don't mind if I steal that from you for my next build. It won't be for tackle but my wifes sewing station will be fantastic.
Ron
That's outstanding workmanship!
Joe
Quote from: noyb72 on November 29, 2015, 03:26:58 AM
That is an inovative way to place the boxes! Hope you don't mind if I steal that from you for my next build. It won't be for tackle but my wifes sewing station will be fantastic.
Ron
I build these because I like to. Please enjoy any information I have shared.
New step by step construction of a tackle box
Quote from: mmayo on December 07, 2015, 12:49:36 AM
New step by step construction of a tackle box
That's what I like, a man who is not afraid to show someone else how he does things. Ive always been a person who shared my knowledge with others too, however small that might be. ;D ;)
Joe
Ahhhh finally some finish on this new box. The grain and color start to appear.
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I inlaid some strips of maple 90 degrees to the grain to help reduce the chance of the door warping.
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The small magnets allow the door to stay closed even if the outside door hasps are not engaged. It can happen in a hot bite and it saves your stuff from visiting the deck.
Beautiful work! Amazing all the steps involved. You are an artist!
The finished box
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A true masterpiece.
Sal
Beautiful work :)
Mark - the blonde wood is so understated but elegant. Another masterpiece. The tackle box you made me is very much appreciated. Tim
Thanks. The hard maple is elegant and very modern. That species of wood was both wonderful to cut and join and also a challenge to sand. My interest was also peaked by how smooth the stuff becomes when sanded and finished. It exemplifies the word SMOOTH.
Quote from: mmayo on December 25, 2015, 07:14:11 PM
Thanks. The hard maple is elegant and very modern. That species of wood was both wonderful to cut and join and also a challenge to sand. My interest was also peaked by how smooth the stuff becomes when sanded and finished. It exemplifies the word SMOOTH.
If I could only persuade you to build my Kitchen Cabinets then we'd be talking! LOL
A new highly customized tackle box for Floyd Packard to use on the Intrepid.
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Floyd had specific needs and requested removable rocket launchers, no top opening and fairly flat stainless handles to match his space on the boat. He also wanted a extra deep 3600 tray at the top. The box is made of African mahagony that is roughly quarter sawn. It has seven coats of high quality spar varnish.
Mark,
I see you changed the handle from wood to metal. Did you feel the need to strengthen it or was it a customer personal request?
Tim
I love the wood, it fits my hands much better. The customer is right and requested it strongly.
New custom box in finishing stages
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Seven rod holders with the back three removable
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Magnet closure video - nice solid click closed with four rare earth magnets
https://youtu.be/2t1yT__HZw0
I have to say your work is top notch! Care and attention to detail you got it all, keep up the fun.